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The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is seeking law students with a desire to learn and gain valuable on the job experience! You will have the opportunity to work within any of the OSC program areas to promote accountability, integrity and fairness in the Federal workplace. Students must have completed at least one full year with an accredited law school at the beginning of the current academic term to be considered. Volunteers may be accepted in the DC commuting area or remotely as needed.
Learn more about this agency06/04/2024 to 02/27/2025
$0 - $0 without compensation
This an Unpaid, Volunteer Position Only.
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Many vacancies in the following locations:
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Students who have completed at least one full year with an accredited law school, at the beginning of the current academic term.
The duties of a Volunteer Student Law Clerk will vary depending on their assigned Program Unit.
Please review our Law Clerk Opportunities site for an overview of each Program Unit, respective law clerk duties, and any specific unit requirements. Note: The Alternative Dispute Resolution Unit requires students to have past mediation experience or to have taken a mediation course(s).
The general duties of a Volunteer Law Clerk may include assisting with:
This is an open and continuous announcement that is intended to continually solicit applications during the standard academic year. Applicants should timely submit their complete application package by the deadlines listed below to be considered for their desired semester.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Law clerk candidates are subject to a suitability review, adjudication, and appropriate background check of the candidates' pre-employment forms (which cover a period of seven to ten years).
OSC can withdraw an offer of Internship if the review process reveals information that precludes a security and/or suitability clearance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package through the online Apply Now feature, which includes the following required documentation:
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be considered further. If your application materials contain sensitive or inappropriate information, including but not limited to: photographs; classified or government sensitive information; copied and pasted portions of this job announcement; obscene information, etc., you may not be considered.
Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for non-selection, disqualification from further consideration or withdrawal of tentative or final job or Internship offers.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
Your application and supporting documents must be submitted and received through the online application process by 11:59 pm EST on the following dates:
Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email that your application was received.
Your application will be evaluated as outlined above and if you are found to be among the best candidates, you will be referred to management for consideration. We anticipate a large number of Volunteer Applicants, and only the top candidates will be contacted for interview.
You will receive automated notifications through the USAjobs system as updates are available. Applicants will be provided status updates during:
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/794209200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has as its primary mission promoting accountability, integrity, and fairness in the Federal workplace by protecting employees and applicants against Prohibited Personnel Practices (PPPs), particularly from reprisal for whistle blowing. (5 U.S.C. 2302). The agency also operates as a secure channel for federal whistle blower disclosures of violations of law, rule or regulation; gross mismanagement; gross waste of funds; abuse of authority; and substantial and specific danger to public health and safety (5 U.S.C. 1213). In addition, OSC issues advice on the Hatch Act and enforces its restrictions on political activity by government employees (5 U.S.C. 1502, 7321-23). Finally, OSC protects the civilian employment and reemployment rights of military service members under, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act (USERRA), (38 U.S.C. 4301-4335).
OSC is committed to the realization of a diverse, inclusive Federal workplace where employees embrace excellence in service, uphold merit system principles, are encouraged to disclose wrongdoing, and are safeguarded against reprisals and other unlawful employment practices.
